fbpx

Filter By

For press enquiries, contact:

Tel: 0131 243 2715
Email : media@foe.scot

UN Committee gives green light to scrutinise environmental justice in the UK

The Communication explains why the UK remains in breach of its obligations under the Aarhus Convention.

Read more
Air pollution monitor and buses Glasgow

Glasgow Councillors endorse weak air pollution plans

These limited proposals will condemn the city to air pollution for years to come.

Read more
Glasgow traffic jam

Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone would be a ‘No Ambition Zone’

Proposals slammed for failing to deliver for people suffering ill health from air pollution.

Read more

Public back fossil-free Holyrood pensions

72% of the public think the Scottish Parliament’s pension scheme should not invest in fossil fuels.

Read more

Scottish Government Climate Plan fails to deliver

This Plan still doesn’t deliver the detailed policies or the necessary ambition to drive a just transition to a zero carbon Scotland.

Read more

New National Investment Bank must deliver for the Zero Carbon transition

The creation of a new publicly-owned Bank could be transformative in Scotland’s efforts to address climate change and inequality.

Read more

Transport statistics for Scotland show cars increase as buses decline

The dominance of the car creates deadly air pollution, climate change emissions, congestion and urban sprawl.

Read more
Protestors behind cardboard car calling for action on air pollution. Taken as part of Pedal on Parliament in 2016

Environment Committee urges firmer action on air pollution

A range of interventions including Low Emission Zones, workplace parking levies could help tackle pollution

Read more

Business 2020 Climate Group to wind up

FoES reaction to news Climate 2020 is to wind up when their funding ends.

Read more